Bridges serves 82 students in grades 12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: 12
- Enrollment: 82 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bridges ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bridges's student population of 82 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 12
Total Students
82 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bridges is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
11%
12%
White
67%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bridges often compared to?
Bridgesis often viewed alongside schools like Calc Transition by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Bridges?
82 students attend Bridges.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bridges students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bridges?
Bridges has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bridges offer ?
Bridges offers enrollment in grades 12
What school district is Bridges part of?
Bridges is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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